That observation which is called knowledge of the world will be found much more frequently to make men cunning than good.

The limbs will quiver and move after the soul is gone.

To be flattered is grateful, even when we know that our praises are not believed by those who pronounce them; for they prove, at least, our power, and show that our favour is valued, since it is purchased by the meanness of falsehood.

Life must be filled up, and the man who is not capable of intellectual pleasures must content himself with such as his senses can afford.

Our aspirations are our possibilities.

A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting drunk.

No man can fall into contempt but those who deserve it.